The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH), located in Houston, is one of the largest museums in the United States . The permanent collection of the museum spans more than 6,000 years of history with more than 40,000 works from six continents. The museum benefits the Houston community through programs, publications and media presentations. Each year, 1.25 million people benefit from museum's programs, workshops and resource centers. Of that total, more than 500,000 people participate in the community outreach programs.